Margaret is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #112 in 2025 with 2,436 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 3,122 births ranking #110. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 660 girls born was named Margaret. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.